Students Without Borders is a WUSC and CECI program that enables Canadian university and college students to participate in exciting, volunteer learning opportunities in South America, Africa, and Asia.

“So, where is Sri Lanka?” he asks after a pause. He looks down, then up, not sure how I’ll react. Will I think he’s foolish or unworldly for not knowing?
It’s the question I’m most often asked when I tell people I’m going away. The easy answer is that it’s an island just south of India. I hate this response though. It feels too simple.
I don’t think anyone is foolish for not … [Read more...]

It’s over. This crazy ride of stumbling my way through a different way of life on the opposite side of the globe has come to an end. Looking back at this journey, I honestly did not expect to get as much out of this experience as I did. Spending three months in the developing world has taught me a lot about the way the world works in terms of the relationships between the “haves” and the … [Read more...]

... Malawi!
Yes, that is correct, I will be traveling to Africa in just a few more weeks! At the moment, I am experiencing many mixed emotions. I guess I haven't fully registered the information, yet. But I do know that I am anticipating the trip!
Hello everyone, my name is Yanni (short for Vongsouriyanh) and I have just accepted the position of Sector Research and Analyst Officer in Malawi. … [Read more...]